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Autumn Fest Returning to Texas Tech and South Plains Community

Hosted by the Office of the President, the festival will include
live music, art, food and local vendors.

Autumn Fest 2014

After a successful event last year, Texas Tech University's Office of the President is bringing back Autumn Fest this year, open to the public and appropriate for all
ages.

The festival is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 on campus at Memorial Circle and will
include live, local music, food, entertainment, art and local vendors selling their
works.

“After a success last year, we are excited to host an event for the South Plains community
that is perfect for a family outing and for all ages to enjoy,” Texas Tech President
M. Duane Nellis said. “Whenever we were in the beginning stages of Autumn Fest, our goal was to strengthen
the ties between the Texas Tech and local community and also familiarize our students
with the local businesses and arts scene. This has been a great opportunity for both
community members and students, and I am looking forward to how well this year's event
will be.”

Some products featured will be art of all different styles – glass, paintings, print,
pottery, metal yard art, carvings and photography – handmade crafts, clothing, accessories,
jewelry, home décor, household products such as salves, creams, soap, sprays, lotions
and bath blends, local food of all sorts, including organic items, and much more.

Food also will be served at Autumn Fest including:

Sandwiches

Snow cones

Street tacos, burritos, tortas

Loaded potatoes

Nachos

Frito pie

French fries

Kettle corn

Homemade lemonade

Activities will be available for kids such as nature-based crafts, science demonstrations,
face painting, chess demonstration, inflatable activities and more.

Open parking will be available to the community, except for the R-08 lot (reserved
for vendors) located west of Memorial Circle by the Science, Chemistry and Mathematical
Sciences buildings.

The Office of the President is committed to enhancing Texas Tech University's presence as a top tier national
public research university through efforts that promote even greater levels of student
success, academic quality and reputation, research and creative activities, and outreach
dimensions.